This encourages self-expression, communication, teamwork, thinking and problem-solving in the child. This means learning is driven by the child who takes an active role in co-constructing their own knowledge and gives the child control over the direction of the curriculum. Instead of viewing children as having needs that must be fulfilled, they are viewed as strong and intelligent individuals who should be given every opportunity to reach their potential.Ĭhildren are viewed as having unlimited potential and being eager to interact with and contribute to the world. The image of the child as a subject of rights is central to philosophy. This approach to early year’s education puts children in the driver’s seat and sees them as curious individuals with the power and potential to develop and learn from their environment and the relationships they build with others. Two other curricula which add a rich dimension to our service are:
Teach Spraoi has weaved the best parts of many different educational approaches from the national Síolta and Aistear ethos to common curriculums that you may be familiar with such as Steiner and Montessori.
Play is vital in the Early Years.Ĭhildren are part of the Problem Solving process in Teach Spraoi and are encouraged and can contribute to solutions in matters that concern them. Play underpins our entire approach to curriculum. We have developed our own School Readiness programme Using the Mo Scéal’ Here at Teach Spraoi, we aim to foster strong relationships with your child’sĬhildren are encouraged and supported to make choices. They are age and stage appropriate and accessible to the children.
Teach Spraoi has a flexible fun-based partnership approach rather than an overly directive mindset of the educators.Īll materials and interest areas are planned with the child in mind. The children state their intentions, execute their plans and recollect on their experiences on a daily basis throughout the day at Teach Spraoi promoting independence, achievement, concentration and self-confidence. This means that activities are planned based on the interests of the children and are flexible to allow a range of experiences. The Early Years Educators at Teach Spraoi follow the emergent curriculum. The teachers of Teach Spraoi focus on the child’s strengths, what they can do, not what they can’t do.Ī core principle of the Teach Spraoi approach is that children learn by doing and this hands-on experience can be seen throughout our school starting from 2.6 years of age all the way through to school.Ĭhildren are involved in every part of their day and are encouraged to do what they can for themselves keeping in mind what is age and stage appropriate.
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